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Practicing social distancing? Check out these top movies to stream while you're home

Many movie theaters are shutting down in cooperation with government recommendations to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. But that doesn't mean you can't catch a new flick while you're staying close to home. Here are the top movies streaming online now. "Frozen 2," streaming now on Disney+Referencing the ongoing coronavirus outbreak as a "challenging period," Disney announced that "Frozen 2" would be made available on its streaming service three months ahead of schedule.Bob Chapek, the recently appointed CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said in a statement the film's "powerful themes of perseverance and the importance of family" is "incredibly relevant during this time."The latest in the "Frozen" series follows Elsa as she tries to find out why she was born with magical powers, but the answer is calling her and threatening Arendelle. Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven join her on the journey. Voices by Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Sterling K. Brown and Evan Rachel Wood.Watch the trailer above. "Lost Girls," streaming now on NetflixInspired by Robert Kolker's best-selling nonfiction book of the same name, the film tells the story of 24-year-old Shannan Gilbert's disappearance and her mother's dark journey to find her that forces her to face hard truths about her daughter, herself and police bias. Cast includes Amy Ryan, Thomasin McKenzie, Gabriel Byrne, Dean Winters, Lola Kirke and Kevin Corrigan. Watch the trailer below."Spenser Confidential," streaming now on NetflixSpenser is a former cop who's better known for making trouble instead of solving it. He just got out of prison and is leaving Boston for good, until he gets roped into helping an old boxing coach and mentor. When two of his former colleagues end up murdered, he begins to investigate and seek justice. Cast includes Mark Wahlberg, Alan Arkin, Winston Duke, Iliza Shlesinger, Bokeem Woodbine, Marc Maron and Post Malone. Watch the trailer below."Stargirl," streaming now on Disney+Leo Borlock is an average student at Mica High School, but all of that changes when he meets Stargirl Caraway, a colorful new student who stands out in a crowd. Stargirl quickly goes from being ignored and made fun of to being accepted, charming the student body and Leo. Cast includes Darby Stanchfield, Giancarlo Esposito, Graham Verchere, Karan Brar and Maximiliano Hernandez. Watch the trailer below. "All the Bright Places," streaming now on NetflixBased on the bestselling novel by Jennifer Niven, the story follows Violet Markey and Theodore Finch, who meet and change each other's lives forever as they struggle with the emotional and physical scars of their pasts. The cast includes Elle Fanning, Justice Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Alexandra Shipp and Luke Wilson. Watch the trailer below."A Quiet Place," streaming now on HuluParamount Pictures has announced that it will delay the release of "A Quiet Place II" in light of the pandemic, but the original is available on Hulu. The thriller starring Emily Blunt and husband John Krasinski follows a family of four as they navigate their lives in silence when mysterious creatures threaten their survival. Watch the trailer for both movies below. "Wonder," streaming now on HuluBased on the New York Times bestseller, this popular 2017 film tells the story of August Pullman, a boy who was born with facial differences that prevented him from going to a mainstream school until now. Cast includes Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, Izabela Vidovic, Mandy Patinkin and Daveed Diggs. Watch the trailer below. "Missing Link," streaming now on HuluMr. Link is 8 feet tall, 630 lbs, and covered in fur, but don't let his appearance fool you. The sweet giant is tired of living a lonely life in the Pacific Northwest and recruits Sir Lionel Frost to guide him on a journey to find his long-lost relatives. Voices by Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Timothy Olyphant. Watch the trailer below. "Toy Story 4," streaming now on Disney+Woody has always been confident about his place in the world, but when he ends up on Bonnie's road trip, he find himself on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep and discovers what life as a toy really means. Voices by Tom Hanks, Tony Hale, Annie Potts, Tim Allen, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. Miss one of these Oscar-nominated films? The nominees Best Picture are also available for streaming. "Ford v. Ferrari," streaming now on Amazon PrimeStarring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, the film is based on the true story of American car designer Carroll Shelby and British driver Ken Miles, who build a race car for Ford Motor Company in 1966."The Irishman," streaming now on NetflixThe Netflix biographical crime thriller stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino and details the past of the Bufalino crime family and the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa in 1975."Jojo Rabbit," streaming now on Amazon Prime"Jojo Rabbit," is a World War II era satire that follows a young German boy who discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Cast members include Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson, Rebel Wilson and Sam Rockwell."Joker," streaming now on Amazon PrimeJoaquin Phoenix stars in the story of Arthur Fleck, a clown-for-hire by day and aspiring stand-up comic who is struggling to find his way in Gotham's society."Little Women," streaming now on Amazon PrimeBased on the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, this film tells the story of the March sisters, portrayed by Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Eliza Scanlen. Other cast members include Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep."1917," streaming now on Amazon PrimeDuring World War I, two young British soldiers are given a seemingly impossible mission and must cross enemy territory to deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers. The cast includes George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden and Claire Duburcq."Marriage Story," streaming now on NetflixA stage director played by Adam Driver and his actor wife, Scarlett Johnansson, struggle through a divorce that pushes them to their extremes. The film also stars Ray Liotta, Alan Alda, Laura Dern and Julie Hagerty. "Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood," now streaming on Amazon PrimeRick Dalton, a former star of a western television series, and his longtime stunt man double, Cliff Booth, are struggling to make it in Hollywood in the late 1960s, but Rick has a very famous next-door neighbor, Sharon Tate. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Luke Perry, Al Pacino and Dakota Fanning are some of the cast members."Parasite," coming soon to HuluThe Oscar-winning film will exclusively be available for streaming in the U.S. on Hulu beginning April 8, according to Variety. The movie follows a symbolic relationship that forms between the Park and Kim families, one of which is the picture of wealth, the other is rich in street smarts, and a parasitic interloper that threatens to destroy the ecosystem between them. Cast includes Song Kang Ho, Lee Sun Kyun, Yeo-Jeong Jo, Choi Woo-sik, Park So Dam and Lee Jung Eun.

Many movie theaters are shutting down in cooperation with government recommendations to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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But that doesn't mean you can't catch a new flick while you're staying close to home.

Here are the top movies streaming online now.

"Frozen 2," streaming now on Disney+

Referencing the ongoing coronavirus outbreak as a "challenging period," Disney announced that "Frozen 2" would be made available on its streaming service three months ahead of schedule.

Bob Chapek, the recently appointed CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said in a statement the film's "powerful themes of perseverance and the importance of family" is "incredibly relevant during this time."

The latest in the "Frozen" series follows Elsa as she tries to find out why she was born with magical powers, but the answer is calling her and threatening Arendelle. Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven join her on the journey. Voices by Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Sterling K. Brown and Evan Rachel Wood.

Watch the trailer above.

"Lost Girls," streaming now on Netflix

Inspired by Robert Kolker's best-selling nonfiction book of the same name, the film tells the story of 24-year-old Shannan Gilbert's disappearance and her mother's dark journey to find her that forces her to face hard truths about her daughter, herself and police bias. Cast includes Amy Ryan, Thomasin McKenzie, Gabriel Byrne, Dean Winters, Lola Kirke and Kevin Corrigan. Watch the trailer below.

"Spenser Confidential," streaming now on Netflix

Spenser is a former cop who's better known for making trouble instead of solving it. He just got out of prison and is leaving Boston for good, until he gets roped into helping an old boxing coach and mentor. When two of his former colleagues end up murdered, he begins to investigate and seek justice. Cast includes Mark Wahlberg, Alan Arkin, Winston Duke, Iliza Shlesinger, Bokeem Woodbine, Marc Maron and Post Malone. Watch the trailer below.

"Stargirl," streaming now on Disney+

Leo Borlock is an average student at Mica High School, but all of that changes when he meets Stargirl Caraway, a colorful new student who stands out in a crowd. Stargirl quickly goes from being ignored and made fun of to being accepted, charming the student body and Leo. Cast includes Darby Stanchfield, Giancarlo Esposito, Graham Verchere, Karan Brar and Maximiliano Hernandez. Watch the trailer below.

"All the Bright Places," streaming now on Netflix

Based on the bestselling novel by Jennifer Niven, the story follows Violet Markey and Theodore Finch, who meet and change each other's lives forever as they struggle with the emotional and physical scars of their pasts. The cast includes Elle Fanning, Justice Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Alexandra Shipp and Luke Wilson. Watch the trailer below.

"A Quiet Place," streaming now on Hulu

Paramount Pictures has announced that it will delay the release of "A Quiet Place II" in light of the pandemic, but the original is available on Hulu. The thriller starring Emily Blunt and husband John Krasinski follows a family of four as they navigate their lives in silence when mysterious creatures threaten their survival. Watch the trailer for both movies below.

"Wonder," streaming now on Hulu

Based on the New York Times bestseller, this popular 2017 film tells the story of August Pullman, a boy who was born with facial differences that prevented him from going to a mainstream school until now. Cast includes Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, Izabela Vidovic, Mandy Patinkin and Daveed Diggs. Watch the trailer below.

"Missing Link," streaming now on Hulu

Mr. Link is 8 feet tall, 630 lbs, and covered in fur, but don't let his appearance fool you. The sweet giant is tired of living a lonely life in the Pacific Northwest and recruits Sir Lionel Frost to guide him on a journey to find his long-lost relatives. Voices by Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Timothy Olyphant. Watch the trailer below.

"Toy Story 4," streaming now on Disney+

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world, but when he ends up on Bonnie's road trip, he find himself on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep and discovers what life as a toy really means. Voices by Tom Hanks, Tony Hale, Annie Potts, Tim Allen, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele.

Miss one of these Oscar-nominated films? The nominees Best Picture are also available for streaming.

"Ford v. Ferrari," streaming now on Amazon Prime

Starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, the film is based on the true story of American car designer Carroll Shelby and British driver Ken Miles, who build a race car for Ford Motor Company in 1966.

"The Irishman," streaming now on Netflix

The Netflix biographical crime thriller stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino and details the past of the Bufalino crime family and the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa in 1975.

"Jojo Rabbit," streaming now on Amazon Prime

"Jojo Rabbit," is a World War II era satire that follows a young German boy who discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Cast members include Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson, Rebel Wilson and Sam Rockwell.

"Joker," streaming now on Amazon Prime

Joaquin Phoenix stars in the story of Arthur Fleck, a clown-for-hire by day and aspiring stand-up comic who is struggling to find his way in Gotham's society.

"Little Women," streaming now on Amazon Prime

Based on the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, this film tells the story of the March sisters, portrayed by Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Eliza Scanlen. Other cast members include Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep.

"1917," streaming now on Amazon Prime

During World War I, two young British soldiers are given a seemingly impossible mission and must cross enemy territory to deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers. The cast includes George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden and Claire Duburcq.

"Marriage Story," streaming now on Netflix

A stage director played by Adam Driver and his actor wife, Scarlett Johnansson, struggle through a divorce that pushes them to their extremes. The film also stars Ray Liotta, Alan Alda, Laura Dern and Julie Hagerty.

"Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood," now streaming on Amazon Prime

Rick Dalton, a former star of a western television series, and his longtime stunt man double, Cliff Booth, are struggling to make it in Hollywood in the late 1960s, but Rick has a very famous next-door neighbor, Sharon Tate. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Luke Perry, Al Pacino and Dakota Fanning are some of the cast members.

"Parasite," coming soon to Hulu

The Oscar-winning film will exclusively be available for streaming in the U.S. on Hulu beginning April 8, according to Variety. The movie follows a symbolic relationship that forms between the Park and Kim families, one of which is the picture of wealth, the other is rich in street smarts, and a parasitic interloper that threatens to destroy the ecosystem between them. Cast includes Song Kang Ho, Lee Sun Kyun, Yeo-Jeong Jo, Choi Woo-sik, Park So Dam and Lee Jung Eun.